The Role:
The design, implementation and commissioning of S7 based Control Systems and related software engineering activities for a variety of industrial control system applications predominantly in the Nuclear industry. The candidate should have proven experience in S7 Systems, ideally supported by Siemens certification/training. This role is based at our office in Stone, Staffordshire, but there may be some periods of working at our customer's sites in the UK currently. We would consider someone on either a contract or permanent staff basis.
* Development of control system design and options from customer requirements
* Provide design input to development of system wide generics
* S7 programming of control systems (within TIA Portal) from given designs
* Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation (working throughout to full QA procedures)
* Working within project team to customer deadlines
* Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites
The Company:
Our client is part of the Imtech Group and a leading advanced automation and real-time business intelligence company specialising in Automation, Control and IT Solutions and Services with major customers in the Nuclear, Energy & Infrastructure and Transmission & Distribution markets. The Company is renowned for its innovation, technical excellence, and project delivery, quality and safety.
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
* In depth knowledge of S7 system design (TIA Portal & S7-1500 PLCs)
* Knowledge of Profibus DP/Profinet networks
* Engineering / Computer related or appropriate engineering qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
* Must have significant experience of working in the Nuclear Industry
* Must be SC cleared
* Minimum 5 years' experience to fulfil requirements of this post.
* Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team
* Willingness to travel and work away when required
* Driving licence
Desirable Skills / Qualifications:
Desirable Skills:
* IEC61131 PLC Coding Standards.
* IEC61508 Safety Systems
* Integration of the Multi-PLC systems
* Commissioning experience with S7 systems
* Experience of working in the Power Generation Industry.
About Fircroft:
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